ID:5638 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0642

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:5638 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0642

ID:5638 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0642

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU24250
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0642
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing objects in memory within the Win32k component. A local user can create a malicious application, launch it on the system and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.